the PGA
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the Professional Golfers' Association
- a US organization for men who play or are involved in professional golf, established in 1916. Its official name is the Professional Golfers' Association of America. It is in charge of important competitions during the golf season and has its own PGA Championship each year. The women's organization is called the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association (LPGA).